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Welcome to Myanmar!

Myanmar, known as Suvanna Bhumi (the Golden Earth) in the olden days for its fertile land and rich natural resources Myanmar is located on the Bengal Gulf, between 94 and 98 longitude and 10 and 28 North latitude, bordered by Thailand on the west, by Laos and China on the north east and India and Bangladesh on the north-west. It covers an area of 676, 577 km2 over 2 times the size of Britain. It is the largest country in south-east Asia. Myanmar is a union of 135 ethnic groups with their own languages and dialects. The major races are the Bamar, the Chin, the Kachin, the Kayah, the Kayin, the Mon, the Rakhine & the Shan. The name Myanmar embraces all the ethnic groups. The population of Myanmar is over 52 million with the Bamar, the majority race, marking up about 70 percent. Theravada Buddhism is the predominant religion with over 80 percent of the people embracing it. There are also Christians, Muslims, Hindus and some animists. Myanmar people are extremely kind and hospitable and will always try to help you and make your stay in their country as enjoyable as possible, while respecting your privacy.

Yangon (formerly Rangoon) is the capital city and gateway to Myanmar (formerly Burma). Always green with lush tropical trees, shady parks and beautiful lakes, Yangon is known as the “Garden City of the East”.             
                               

Mandalay was founded in 1857 as the capital by King Mindon and remained the capital city of the Konboung, Myanmar’s last dynasty. The Mandalay Palace boasts finely built palace walls and a beautiful moat surrounding this fortress.
                                

The temples, stupas and pagodas of Bagan are the most impressive relics of the first period of Myanmar greatness. Situated on the eastern bank of the Ayeyarwaddy River, Bagan covers more than 42 square kilometers.
                                

Inle Lake is situated 1328 metres above sea level and is surrounded by the beautiful mountains of Shan State. Inle Lake is well known for its floating villages and gardens, traditional handicrafts and silk weaving, colorful markets and ..........  
                                

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Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Bahan Township,
Yangon, 11201, Union of Myanmar
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